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David Obey: “In light of the fact that pro-choice and pro-life was brought up, perhaps we can assure our colleagues that we will see…”

On the recordJuly 13, 1995
In light of the fact that pro-choice and pro-life was brought up, perhaps we can assure our colleagues that we will see to it that the volunteers are equally divided between pro-choice and pro-life, understanding, of course, it is choice for the birds.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Discussing the division of volunteers in relation to pro-choice and pro-life perspectives.

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